Flowers
Yep, Venus flytraps have flowers too! They’re a rare thing to see and most growers chop them off before they get to bloom. When they are in full bloom however they are a spectacular site.
The reason people remove the flowers is because creating them costs the plant a lot of energy. Their growth cycle will normally slow markedly after flowering and this often continues for a year after flowering. If your plant is kept in extremely bright sun light, then flowering may not be a huge problem. However all Venus flytraps kept indoors will struggle to grow after flowering and may even die.
A post with instructions on how to recognise a flower stalk and the best ways to remove it will be posted at a later date.
MarkyBoy responded on 29 Oct 2007 at 1:59 pm #
My VFT flowers every year and it grows fine. I didnt no it was prblem. Mine grows outside though so may be thats why.
Flowers — Flowers and garden website responded on 06 Nov 2007 at 10:14 pm #
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Maylee responded on 11 May 2008 at 4:24 am #
My vft flowers are open and there are only few left. If I want to cut it now is that will be too late? And If I want to grow them in the office is that possible?
Ryan responded on 15 May 2008 at 8:40 pm #
Hi Maylee,
Yes it is too late to cut the flower, enjoy it while it is there
Hopefully your plant will survive the process. I grow venus flytraps in my own office, so yes, you can grow them in an office.